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Plans approved for huge new 'state-of-the-art' gym to open at empty warehouses in Northampton
Plans have been approved for a huge new 'state-of-the-art' gym to open at empty warehouses in Northampton.
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Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
Two Northampton runners to take on ‘David Goggins 48-Hour running challenge’ for 'amazing' mental health charity
Two Northampton runners are set to take on the ‘David Goggins 48-Hour running challenge’ for an “amazing” mental health charity.
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CCTV images released after 13-year-old's bike stolen from outside Northampton cinema
CCTV images have been released by police after a 13-year-old’s bikes was stolen from outside a cinema in Northampton.
Former soft play centre turned venue hire business began as ‘slow burn’ but is now ‘really gaining traction’
A former soft play centre turned venue hire business began as a “slow burn” but is now “really gaining traction” in Northampton.
Founder of ‘life-changing’ SEN communication tags grows business from spare bedroom to premises of its own
The founder of what have been described as “life-changing” communication tags for the SEN community has impressively grown the business beyond the spare bedroom in her home.
Number of ‘tipper lorry load’ fly-tipping incidents in West Northamptonshire decreases over four years, despite worrying national data
The number of large fly-tipping incidents across West Northamptonshire has decreased over a period of four years, despite worrying national data.
Craft beer pub on Northants high street thanks community for welcoming venue with open hearts
A pub specialising in craft beer on a Northamptonshire high street has thanked the community for welcoming the venue with “open hearts”.
Residents can sign up for garden waste collections in West Northants at £69 per bin
West Northamptonshire residents can now subscribe to optional, paid garden waste collections starting April 1.
Well-known and popular postmaster at heart of Northamptonshire village retires after 30 years
A well-known and well-liked postmaster, at the heart of a Northamptonshire village, has announced his retirement after 30 years of service.
Look inside Northampton village country home complete with separate wing for leisure and more than an acre of land
A Northampton village country home complete with a separate wing for leisure and set on more than an acre of land has been added to the market.
Walking and cycling routes around Northampton earmarked for upgrade as part of new 10-year plan
Key walking and cycling routes across Northampton have been identified for upgrades as part of a new 10-year infrastructure plan from the council.
Appeal for victims of travelling salesman sex offender to come forward
Police believe there could be victims all over the country of a travelling salesman jailed for multiple sexual offences against girls, including some in Northamptonshire.
Plans submitted for bigger Northampton HMO and changes to town centre venue
A proposal to expand a house in multiple occupation in Semilong and plans to convert a building near the town centre for education use are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.
North Northamptonshire Council leader praises ‘amazing female staff’ in response to alleged ‘women should have never left the kitchen’ comment from West Northamptonshire Council vice chairman
The leader of North Northants Council (NNC) has recognised its ‘amazing’ female staff and encouraged more women to get involved in local politics.
'Anxiety among workforce' at Northampton mental health hospital as union calls for 'accountability' from leaders
A union representing workers at a troubled mental health hospital in Northampton has called for “openness” and “accountability” from leaders, after NHS England ordered all inpatients to be moved.
35 arrests, more than 2kg of cannabis and 300 wraps of class A drugs seized during County Lines crackdown in Northamptonshire
More than two dozen arrests were made and a huge haul of drugs were seized during a County Lines crackdown in Northamptonshire.
Another damning health watchdog report released about troubled Northampton mental health hospital days after patients told they will be moved
Another damning report about a troubled Northampton mental health hospital has been published by the care watchdog, after inspectors viewed CCTV of staff assaults and saw incidents of staff falling asleep during enhanced observations.
Ice-cream stall up for grabs at beloved Abington Park - council invites bids
West Northamptonshire Council is inviting bids for an ice‑cream concession at Abington Park, with the authority specifying a no‑hot‑food licence and confirming hard standing will be provided for the operator.
Northamptonshire landfill operator seeks permission to keep leachate treatment plant
WNC Waste Management has applied to West Northamptonshire Council to vary a planning condition at the Gayton Landfill Site on Milton Road, Gayton, the council’s Minerals and Waste Planning Service has confirmed.